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Crash Stay calm, as casualties need your help! Don't try to move the casualty before emergency comes, take off everything that might cause discomfort to the casualty; Apply steady, firm pressure directly to the wound, don't wrap the wound; If the casualty is unconscious put him in the recovery position;

Burns DO NOT remove any material stuck to the skin Cover the area of the burn with clean, water moistened dressing Apply clean water to dressed burn, to cool, as required Never put any medication on the burn unless directed by a doctor DO NOT use creams, lotions or butter DO NOT break blisters.

Broken Bones If Patient heard the bone "snap", there is deformity and pain at the site of the fracture, or they are unable to move the limb; DO NOT move the patient unless necessary to save their life or to prevent further injury; Help patient find a comfortable position; Control bleeding, if present.